EUROPEAN UNION
DELEGATION TO THAILAND Trade and Economic Section
This guidance document does not constitute a legally binding act and is of an explanatory and subsidiary nature. It is intended as a practical instrument to assist M ember States Embassies
and the economic operators in facilitating the compliant import of samples.
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Procedures for the import authorisation of samples of food and food products into
Thailand
1. Procedures for the import authorisation of samples of food and food products into Thailand for trade fairs and exhibitions
Responsible agency: Import and Export Control Division, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Tel: +662 590-7364
Scope of products: All processed food products
1which have never been granted an import authorisation or assigned a FDA number (i.e. canned food, biscuit, cheese, butter, milk, bread, beverages in sealed containers, tea, coffee, chocolates, candies, jam and marmalade in sealed containers, ice cream, etc.) (HS16 to 22)
Prohibited products: ready-to-eat gelatin and jelly, puffer fish meat and food containing puffer fish meat, genetically modified food containing Cry9C DNA Sequence, food products containing partially hydrogenated oil, food containing Brominated vegetable oil, Salicylic acid, Boric acid, Borax, Potassium chlorate, Coumarin, Dihydrocoulmalin, Potassium bromate, Formaldehyde, Melamine, Dulcin, AF-2, Furyfuramide, as well as expired infant food, supplement food/modified food for infants and children.
Quantity limit: no quantity limit but should be in a reasonable amount for a trade fair.
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Pre-import procedures
1. A Thai importing company (importer) applies for an access to the FDA application system via www.egov.go.th. T he system is used for the on-line application for the import of food and food products into T hailand.
An importer, as declared in the customs declaration form, bill of ladings or health certificate, must submit an application for the use of the FDA application system in person at the Import and Export Control Division, 5th floor, building No. 5, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)
No
2. The importer obtains username and password to access the FDA application system.
Apply via www.egov.go.th Within 1 day after submitting an application.
3. The importer submits an on-line application via the FDA application system
(
http://privus.fda.moph.go.th/) by filling in form Aor 12 (an application for the authorisation for the temporary import of food and food products into T hailand)One invoice/list of sample products per application (Aor 12 form). With the following supporting
documents:
- A copy of company registration form of the importer.
- A proxy letter authorizing a person to process the application on behalf of the importer and a copy of his/her ID card.
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Kindly note that some processed animal and animal products (i.e. sausages, Chin ese sausage, sour pork
sausages, salami, ham, bacon, smoked animal products, pickled animal products, cured animal products, burgers,
honey, honeycomb, royal jelly, salted eggs and preserved eggs) are also under the competence of the Department
of Livestock Development (DLD). Please refer to the authorisation process of the samples of animal and a n ima l
products into Thailand for trade fairs and exhibitions by the DLD.
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bill of lading/ Notification to collect international postal items.
- A letter from the importer requesting the temporary imports of foods as well as certifying the quality and safety of the products (free format).
- Health Certificate or Certificate of Free Sale issued by a competent authority of the export ing country (in EN only).
- Information of the trade fairs/
exhibitions including the venue of the event.
- A letter from the organiser of the trade fair confirming the participation of the importer in the fair.
4. The importer pays for the application fee. T HB 500
(e-payment) 5. The FDA authorizes the imports and issues
import permit (electronically).
Within 1 working days if all the documents are completed.
6. The Importer pays the import permit fee T HB 2,000
(e-payment) 7. The importer prints the import permit and the
list of authorised products from the FDA application system.
Procedures on importing day
8. The Importer presents the sample products together with the import permit, the list of authorised products and other documents for customs clearance to the Customs.
Other documents include bill of lading/ airway bill, customs declaration, invoice.
9. The Customs inspect the products and release the products
Please see a separate note on the customs clearance procedure.
After the trade fairs
10. The Importer must submit a stock balance report of the imported products to the Import and Export Control Division, FDA
All the leftover products must be either sent back or destroyed after the fair.
within 30 days after the end of the fair.
2. Procedures for the import authorisation of samples of food and food products into Thailand for other purposes
All kinds of food products samples must be authorised by the FDA before import into Thailand.
However, the FDA applies different schemes for the import of sample products, depending on the purpose of the import
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If the import of samples takes place:
- as a product prototype for further production or for laboratory tests: there is no import limit. However, the actual quantity being authorised is under full discretion of FDA officials, based on the statement of import purpose;
- for further food registration or commercial purposes
3, the limit varies from one product to another, for example:
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Please note that import of food for diplomatic use requires application through form F-I8-1, supported by: (1) a letter issued by the concerned embassy declaring the import purpose, (2) invoice, airway bill/ bill o f la d in g , a notification to collect international postal items (3) a proxy letter issued by the embassy.
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In this case, the application form is Aor. 16 (E-submission)
Products Limit
Chocolate 120 g x 12
Bread 500g x 4
Milk
- pasteurized/UHT /sterilized - powdered milk
- condensed milk - filled milk
250l x 12 300g x6 200g x12 200g x18
Yoghurt 100g x12
Honey 20 ml x 6
Butter 300g x 6
Cheese 300g x 6
Chewing gums/confectionaries 500g
Herbal tea 200g x 6
Soy milk
- in hermetically sealed container - powdered
250ml x12 300g x6 Jam, jelly or marmalade in hermetically sealed container 250g x16
Royal jelly 150g x6
Coffee
- Bean, mixed, decaffeinated - Ready to drink coffee - Instant coffee
250g x2 250ml x2 300g x6
Infant food 1-2kg x6
Oil and fat 1l x4
Mineral water - Less than 500 ml x18
- 500-999 ml x 10 - 1-2l x 6 - 3-6l x4
GMO products 2kgs
Food flavorings 500g
Food additives 100g x5
Fish sauce 750ml x 4
Ready to eat food 50g x20
Ice cream 16 units
